Fire Events

2020 Holiday toy and food drive

The annual holiday toy drive was able to distribute gifts to local children again this holiday season due to the generosity of our community.

Fire Prevention Week 2020

Fire Prevention Week was October 4 to 10, 2020. The campaign theme this year was “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” and works to remind you about simple but important actions you can take to keep you and those around you safe while in the kitchen.

Only YOU can prevent cooking fires. Please stay safe in the kitchen.

The Oakville Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2020 Fire Prevention Week theme, and keep these home cooking safety tips in mind.

Oakville Fire Department demonstrates fire growth and the importance of an escape plan in new video

In this video the Oakville Fire Department provides a visual demonstration showing how quickly a bedroom fire can spread when there is no sprinkler system.

Watch the growth of the fire, and learn the importance of having working smoke alarms in every bedroom, as well as a home escape plan.

Kitchen fire safety videos

• Cam reminds you to stand by your pan
• Gary wants you to create a kid-free zone while cooking
• Glenn tells us to keep our cooking area clear of clutter
• Kevin talks about the hazards of loose clothing and how to treat a burn
• Sean reminds you to keep pot lids nearby when cooking

Camp Molly

Camp Molly offers a chance for young women aged 15 to 18 years to learn what it’s like to have a career in the fire services – beyond fire suppression.

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 Camp Molly is cancelled for 2020.

Tours and truck bookings

Due to COVID-19, station tours and truck visits are cancelled until further notice.

Guided fire station tours and/or truck visits are available for groups.

• Visits must be booked one to three weeks in advance.

To book a visit email gbarwell@oakville.ca or glaframboise@oakville.ca the following information:

• Date and time of event
• Type of event (class visit, street party)
• Contact information (name, phone number, email)
• Brief outline of the event
• Reason you want the fire department to attend/reason for station visit
• Location of visit (i.e. closest station, or event address)

Please note: crews may leave at a moment’s notice to attend to an emergency.